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    Second Homes in Gower: Should You Switch to Managed Short Lets in 2026?

    If you own a second home in the Gower Peninsula, 2026 is shaping up to be a decision year. Gower remains one of South Wales’ most desirable...

    by Pass the Keys Swansea

    | Swansea | Profitability | Property | Property Management | Short-term rentals | Property owners |

    28 Jan 2026

    Airbnb and Short-Let Rules in Swansea: How to Stay Compliant and Profitable as a Host (Updated January 2026)

    Airbnb and Short-Let Rules in Swansea: How to Stay Compliant and Profitable as a Host (Updated January 2026) If you are thinking about...

    by Pass the Keys Swansea

    | Swansea |

    26 Jan 2026

    Short-Term Lets in Swansea: What the 2026 Tourism Forecast Means for Your Property

    Swansea is on the cusp of a short-let boom in 2026. With domestic tourism recovering, holidaymakers seeking coastal escapes, and business...

    by Pass the Keys Swansea

    | Swansea | Host | Profitability | Property | Corporate Accommodation | Short Term Rental | Business Travel | Property Management |

    15 Jan 2026

    How Much Does It Cost to Set Up an Airbnb in Swansea

    Swansea is one of Wales’ most popular destinations for tourists, short breaks, and business travellers, offering a mix of coastal scenery,...

    by Pass the Keys Swansea

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Swansea | Host | Property | Property Management |

    18 Dec 2025

    Is Swansea Tightening Parking and Guest Access Rules in Coastal Areas in 2025?

    Parking pressure has always been a challenge in Swansea’s coastal communities, but 2025 has brought a clear shift: stricter enforcement,...

    by Pass the Keys Swansea

    | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | Swansea | Vacation rental | Property | Short Term Rental | Parking |

    28 Nov 2025

    Are Platform Rules Important for Short-Let Hosts in Swansea?

    If you’re hosting on Airbnb, Booking.com, or Vrbo in Swansea, you already know how competitive the short-let market has become—from...

    by Pass the Keys Swansea

    | Airbnb Tips | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | Swansea | Vacation rental | Property | Short Term Rental |

    28 Nov 2025

    Airbnb Insights: How Events and the Gower Peninsula Shape Swansea’s Market

    Swansea’s short-term rental market is experiencing one of its strongest years yet. In 2025, this Welsh coastal city — long celebrated for...

    by Pass the Keys Swansea

    | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | Swansea | Vacation rental | Profitability | Property | Short Term Rental |

    27 Oct 2025

    University, Waterfront, and Work Stays: Why Swansea Is More Than Just a Holiday Market

    When most people think of Swansea, they picture golden beaches, the Gower Peninsula, and lively summer tourism. But for property owners,...

    by Pass the Keys Swansea

    | Airbnb Management | Holiday Let Management | Swansea | Vacation rental | Profitability | Property | Short Term Rental | Business Travel |

    28 Aug 2025

    What Guests Ask Most in Swansea—and How to Answer Like a Pro

    Introduction: Anticipating Questions, Delivering Five-Star Stays Swansea is a spectacular place to visit—from the urban buzz of Wind Street...

    by Pass the Keys Swansea

    | Swansea | Host | Property | Short Term Rental |

    18 Jul 2025

    Hosting Made Easy in Swansea with Pass the Keys

    Swansea—Wales’s dynamic second city—is a place of contrast and charm. From the vibrant maritime quarter and student-filled Uplands to the...

    by Pass the Keys Swansea

    | Holiday Let Management | Swansea | Host | Vacation rental | Profitability | Property | Short Term Rental |

    26 Jun 2025

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